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The genre of portraiture in photography has always been personal and intriguing. Early photographers were drawn to capturing the likenesses and expressions of others through the lens, preserving a moment in time. Today, the interest in using people as subjects in photography remains strong, as their appearance, gestures, and emotions hint at deeper stories that remain just out of reach.

For Richard Renaldi, portraiture is definitely his passion, as his career is grounded in the exploration of this genre. The artist has released numerous portrait series. We've already showcased Richard's captivating project, titled "Touching Strangers", which got a lot of positive reactions. So, in today's article, we want to share one of his other photo series, "Typology of the American Teenager", containing pictures of teenagers from across the United States. The series depicts the diversity and individuality of American teenagers, highlighting their unique personalities and characteristics through the lens of Renaldi's camera.

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In one of his interviews, Richard spoke that people often feel nervous about taking pictures of unknown individuals. Portraiture, particularly street portraiture, can be more complex than typically acknowledged. The photographer personally finds the genre appealing as it allows him to observe and study people, using the camera as an extension of his gaze.

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Briana, Destiny, And Tiffany, 2011

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When asked what the photographer looks for in other people's portraiture, Richard answered - authenticity, engagement and sensuality. "I think a sense of presence, where you feel like the subject is not only looking at the photographer but looking at you. Some sort of deep looking—a presence rather than self-consciousness. Sometimes it’s about the quality of light, or mood. If a portrait has a narrative, I’m usually drawn to it. I don’t necessarily mind if something is staged, but when things start to feel too artificial, I think it’s a crutch," the artist shared in one of his interviews.

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Richard Renaldi was born in 1968 in Chicago and graduated with a photography degree from New York University in 1990. He has had his photographs displayed in various galleries worldwide, including the Third Floor Gallery in Cardiff, Wales in 2012, Aperture Gallery in New York in 2014, and the Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago in 2015 among others.

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Larry, 2013

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Nathanial And Lilith, 2019

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Papo And Dezorae, 2010

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does she have a penis tattoo? I've been looking for way too long trying to make out anything else...

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Cameron And Cole, 2017

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Bianca, Shailah, Kayla, And Ashley, 2011

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do these girls look exactly like my high-school bullies from 15 years ago!?!?

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Michael, 2010

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Wes And Dedrick, 2011

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I see is two young brothers looking for a bright future and Jon Wayne you can stfu

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George And Ryan, 2019

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Looks like they're planning to give some hapless theater kid a wedgie...

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Ben And Layden, 2019

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This post would have been improved by having the ages of the teens in each photo.

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Tom And Joshua, 2011

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boys' fashion doesn't seem to change much from month, to month, year, to year. And I bet they have pockets!

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Gabe And Alex, 2019

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Cindy And Caleb, 2018

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Benny And Doris, 2010

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Mike And Shannon, 2011

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